Alvalade secure 12-goal lead ahead of second-leg aginst AC Doukas

Sporting CP secured a comfortable win by margin of 12 (35-23) this Saturday against the Greek side AC Doukas, in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

The team from Alvalade dominated from start to finish and had already established a 3-0 lead before the Greeks found the back of the net for the first time, after five minutes of action. Building on their solid opening, Hugo Canela's side smartly managed the rest of the half and went in at the break with a 21-10 lead.

Canela used the second-half to rotate his players, bringing on the young goalkeeper Manuel Gaspar in place of Cudic, but it made little difference to the balance of proceedings and by the time the full-time whistle blow Sporting CP had constructed a 12-goal cushion for the second-leg.

Francisco Tavares highlights the role of the fans for the hosting of AC Doukas

Sporting CP handball star Francisco Tavares is looking for the backing of the fans for the coming hosting of AC Doukas in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

"We are counting on the fans, they give us that extra push. We have avoided travelling to Greece, which gives us a bit more rest", said Tavares.

Sporting CP vs. AC Doukas will get underway at 15h00 on Sunday the 26th of March.

Hugo Canela setting the bar high for the Challenge Cup quarter-finals

Sporting CP's handball coach, Hugo Canela, sat down the the Sporting CP official website this week to speak about the coming double header against AC Doukas, in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

"Every game is difficult, especially with this being an international game. AC Doukas are coming here to get a win I am sure. We have the things we need to come out on top of this and we have the obligation as Sporting CP to go for the win in every single game."

Sporting CP drawn against AC Doukas in Challenge Cup

Sporting CP will take on the Greek side AC Doukas in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

The Greeks come into the game on the back of a double win against the Turkish side Tasova Yibo SK (32-28 and 34-30).

Should Sporting CP move into the semi-finals, the winners of JMS Hurry-Up vs. HKM Sala will await.

Quarter-finals (25/26th of March and 1st/2nd of April)
HC Sloga Pozega (SRB) vs Valur (ISL)
AHC Potaissa Turda (ROU) vs HB Dudelange (LUX)
AC Doukas (GRE) vs SPORTING CP (POR)
JMS Hurry-Up (NED) vs HKM Sala (SVK)

Semi-finals (22nd/23rd and 29th/30th of April)
JMS Hurry-Up vs HKM Sala - AC Doukas vs SPORTING CP
HC Sloga Pozega vs Valur - AHC Potaissa Turda vs HB Dudelange

Alvalade secures Challenge Cup quarter-final spot with second win in two days

Sporting CP had already done the hard yards yesterday, with a 32-18 win against Pelister Bitola, and Sunday confirmed the expected qualification for the Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a 34-26 victory.

Sporting CP dominate in Challenge Cup first-leg

Zupo Equisoain

Sporting Clube de Portugal has reached an mutual agreement with coach Zupo Equisoain for the termination of his contract.

Sporting CP wishes Zupo the best of personal and professional success.

Professor Hugo Canela will act as temporary coach for the senior handball team, assisted by Professor Luís Cruz as youth coach. André Teixeira will continue as goalkeeping coach.

Marcon renews partnership with Alvalade football, futsal, handball and roller hockey

Following the success of the deal signed in 2014, Sporting Clube de Portugal and Macron have officially penned a new partnership, valid until 2020/2021.

In addition to football, futsal, handball and roller hockey, Macron is also lending backing to Sporting CP's Olympic ambitions in Tokyo 2020.

The past two and a half seasons have seen the two brands go from strength to strength, increasing visibility and marker share with a project that has bolstered both Sporting CP's and Macron's position in both national and international markets.

Alvalade handball stars again with the home advantage

Sporting CP will host HC Pelister Bitola in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals, in a double header scheduled for the 18th and 19th of February in the Ginásio do Sul Arena.

The team from Alvalade secured the quarter-final spot courtesy of a 32-25 and 37-24 win over the Italian side ASD Romagna back in November.

Champions League winner Marco Oneto agrees contract until the end of the season

Sporting CP has officially signed the Chilean captain Marco Oneto. With more than 80 international caps under his belt, Oneto was also crucial in his country's run to a 3rd place finish in the Pan American Games.

The 34-year old is an imposing figure, standing 2.04m tall and weighing in at 112 kilos. He has enjoyed a brilliant career in Spain, winning the Copa del Rey twice, along with a Spanish Supercup and a National Championship. He was also part of the FC Barcelona team that won the 2011 Champions League.

Reflecting on the deal, Oneto proved happy with the move to the Portuguese capital: "Sporting CP is a globally recognised name. It is one of the bet clubs in Europe and fights for the title. This is a great opportunity and I want to build on the expectations that people have. I know a lot about the Portuguese League already and I know it is really competitive, which is good for my career. I am really looking forward to getting down to work."